Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardunculus
ID:
14029

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 827 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013358



Common Names

  • Cardoon
  • Artichoke Thistle
  • Wild Artichoke


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Synonyms

  • Cynaropsis gomerensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cynara pygmaea Willd. [unknown]
  • Cynara humilis Viv. [unknown]
  • Chamaepeuce cynaroides (Lam.) DC. [unknown]
  • Cynara horrida Aiton [unknown]
  • Cynara cardunculus elata Cavara [unknown]
  • Cynara cardunculus cardunculus [unknown]
  • Cynara cardunculus scolymus (L.) Hegi [unknown]
  • Cynara ferox Ten. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Carduus cynaroides Lam. [unknown]
  • Cynara cardunculus scolymus (L.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Cnicus communis Lam. [unknown]
  • Cynara carduncellus Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cynara cardunculus scolymus (L.) Beger [unknown]
  • Cynara cardunculus altilis DC. [unknown]
  • Cynara cardunculus sylvestris (Lam.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Cynara cardunculus inermis DC. [unknown]
  • Cynara cardunculus scolymus (L.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Cynara corsica Viv. [unknown]
  • Cynara cardunculus ferocissima Lowe [unknown]
  • Carduus cardunculus (L.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Cynara esculenta Salisb. [unknown]
  • Carduus scolymus Baill. [unknown]
  • Cynara communis Lam. [unknown]
  • Carduus cynara Lam. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cynara cardunculus cardunculus [unknown]
  • Cynara scolymus L. [unknown]
  • Cynara sylvestris Lam. [unknown]
  • Cynara spinosissima C.Presl [unknown]
  • Carduus cynara E.H.L.Krause [illegitimate]

Description

Cynara cardunculus (also called Cardoon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cynara cardunculus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues. It is also used as a food source and to make herbal teas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cynara cardunculus sub. flavescens Wiklund
Cynara cardunculus sub. zingaroensis (Raimondo & Domina) Raimondo & Domina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cynara cardunculus are large and purple. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynara cardunculus is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, sown in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cynara cardunculus

Cynara cardunculus is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Cynara cardunculus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynara cardunculus?

Cynara cardunculus

What is the common name of Cynara cardunculus?

Cardoon

Where is Cynara cardunculus native to?

Mediterranean region

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References